Smother - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 10/12/2021

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Smother.

6 letter answer(s) to smother

  1. be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen; "The child suffocated under the pillow"
  2. conceal or hide; "smother a yawn"; "muffle one's anger"; "strangle a yawn"
  3. impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of; "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"
  4. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
  5. smother or suppress; "Stifle your curiosity"

9 letter answer(s) to smother

  1. be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen; "The child suffocated under the pillow"
  2. become stultified, suppressed, or stifled; "He is suffocating--living at home with his aged parents in the small village"
  3. deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing; "Othello smothered Desdemona with a pillow"; "The child suffocated herself with a plastic bag that the parents had left on the floor"
  4. feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air; "The room was hot and stuffy and we were suffocating"
  5. impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of; "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"
  6. struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake; "he swallowed a fishbone and gagged"
  7. suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of; "His job suffocated him"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Smother’

What's the best solution for Smother?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Smother is STIFLE. Other possible answers include SUFFOCATE.

How many solutions are there for Smother?

We have found 2 possible answers for the crossword clue Smother.

Which crosswords feature clues like Smother?

Clues like Smother often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, The Guardian Quick, The Independent, Daily Mirror, Evening Standard, among others.


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